Rumor: Young adventurers who travel north from Throal speak of a pirate along the northern Serpent River who uses guile and subterfuge to steal hard-earned coin and treasures. The Winking Fisher is a single masted cog and a bad omen for anyone trying to avoid paying the river tax to the Dread Pirate 'Gharan - who, mysteriously, matches the description of Aegharan, notable Thief and Illusionist of Throal.